How to look up a VAT number in Slovenia
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How do I look up and validate a VAT number in Slovenia?
Validate a Slovenia VAT number for free using the EU VIES service at https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/. VIES returns "valid" plus the legal name and address on file. Cross-check the same entity in AJPES for the underlying registration number.
Step-by-step
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Open the EU VIES portal
Go to https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/. VIES is the European Commission's official VAT verification service.
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Select Slovenia as the member state
Choose the country code, then enter the VAT number without the country prefix.
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Read the response
A "valid" response with legal name and address means the VAT number is genuinely registered. "Invalid" means it is not, or the trader has been de-registered.
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Cross-check in AJPES
For the underlying company registration number and status, search the same entity in AJPES at https://www.ajpes.si.
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Save the timestamp
Keep the VIES timestamp for your records — this is the evidence tax authorities accept for reverse-charge invoicing.
Frequently asked questions
Is checking a Slovenia VAT number free?
Yes — the EU VIES service at https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/ is free, official, and does not require registration.
What does an invalid VIES response mean for a Slovenia VAT number?
It means the VAT number is not currently registered for intra-EU trade — either it was never valid, was de-registered, or is only registered for domestic transactions.
Can I look up a Slovenia VAT number from a company name?
VIES doesn't support name search. Use AJPES (https://www.ajpes.si) to find the company's VAT number by name, then validate it on VIES.
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Is the Slovenia company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the AJPES are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official Slovenia business registry?
The AJPES is the official public register of companies incorporated in Slovenia. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/.
How do I check if a Slovenia VAT number is valid?
Use the EU VIES service (ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/) or the AJPES. Enter the VAT number without spaces and pick Slovenia from the country dropdown. A valid number returns the registered trading name and address; an invalid one returns "not valid".
What does a Slovenia VAT number look like?
A Slovenia VAT number always begins with the country's ISO code and is followed by the national numeric identifier. The exact length and check-digit rule depends on the country — see the format examples in the step-by-step above.
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